PS Medical Assistant III
Company: The University of Utah
Location: Ogden
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary This position provides assistive care to patients.
The certified incumbent facilitates the efficient delivery of
patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff,
and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff
in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also
assists with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary
worker. This position may be required to access and administer
medications within their scope of practice and according to State
Law. Responsibilities Essential Functions: Prepares patients for
examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic
procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood
pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a
licensed staff member. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments ( CLIA ) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and
reports results to the appropriate personnel. May perform patient
phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and physician
orders after specialized training. Performs additional skills such
as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM,
Subq and intra-dermal). Acts as a chaperone for health care
providers during patient examination as requested and assists with
procedures. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms,
unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock
levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment
repairs. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under
the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures
and diagnostic tests. Assists in routine clerical functions such as
filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and
compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other
providers and entering charges for billing purposes. Attends and
completes mandatory education including infection prevention and
control, safety, CPR , equipment usage and procedures according to
hospital and department policies. May apply leads and monitors for
diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the
direct supervision of licensed personnel. May assist inpatient and
family education by providing educational material and general
health information to patients and family members. May assist with
transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient
units as directed by licensed staff. May instruct in Basic Life
Support ( BLS ) requirements. May perform IV access. May perform
other duties based on department assigned. Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities: Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as
outlined above. Demonstrated phlebotomy skills. Demonstrated human
relation and effective communication skills. Demonstrated
proficiency in the specific clinic’s specialty skills within six
weeks of hire. *Specialty skills may not be performed until after
the new hire completed basic competency testing. Incumbents face
exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids,
blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily
hazards of the job. Ability to withstand the physical demand of
being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting
patients and of reaching for and handling equipment. Minimum
Qualifications Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider
eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The
eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. One of the
following: Current Advanced EMT certification with the State of
Utah. Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State
of Utah. Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (
CMA ) through AAMA Currently credentialed in ABR -OE
(Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA .
Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA )
through AMT Current certification as a National Certified Medical
Assistant ( NCMA ) through NCCT . Current Clinical Medical
Assistant Certification through NHA . Current certification as a
NRCMA – Medical Assistant through the National Association for
Health Professionals. Three years of experience as a Medical
Assistant.
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